1 Kings 3:28 says, "When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice." (NIV) Solomon displayed the wisdom he asked and received from God. His followers were amazed at this, and it probably created a stronger bond between Solomon and his people.
Your team may understand what needs to be done. However, they may not know how to do it or where to begin. As the leader, you must initiate the push forward, creating momentum. As things keep going, more and more followers may see and understand more clearly what needs to be done, and, as former Phi Theta Kappa advisor Lee Lawson would say, "jump on board."
You can play off the ideas of your teammates and followers, but with you in charge, they will more than likely look to you to make the first move. Maxwell says, "It takes a leader to create momentum." You need to be able to set the team off in the right direction and help them along the path to keep the momentum going. It takes action, and you must learn to take it when necessary and learn to recognize when the right time is to take such action.
Maxwell asks, "How do you build momentum?"
I would get followers behind my vision and move forward with their support. You can have an idea that you think is absolutely wonderful, but if you cannot communicate it to your followers or get them to back you up, your organization probably won't move forward with it. And even with the support of followers, "Strong leaders understand that to change direction, you first have to create forward progress." (Maxwell)
Pray this prayer: Father, please give me discernment to know when and how I should take action, and help me to get my team moving in a positive direction, building momentum as we go. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen!
God bless you!
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